Underrated Stamping Tools

As I was working on a few cards today I was using a few tools that I feel are underrated but I absolutely don't know how I ever lived without them. I don't want you to have to live without them so I will let you know what they are....
1. Micro-tip scissors- If you want to cut in small tight spaces these are a must have. I used them to cut out my flowers in one of the cards below.
2. Blending Pen- If you have a stamp pad but not a matching marker you can create your own using this. Also it is great for use with watercolor pencils, chalks etc....

I gained new appreciation for the clear stamps again today while I was working. One of my images didn't properly get inked and so I was able to restamp it. Because they are clear it is so easy to perfectly line it up.

Stamps: Confetti & Favors, Holiday Jubilee
Paper: Cranberry, Twilight
Ink: Cranberry, Twilight
Accessories: Sponge, blender pen

Stamps: Party hostess set, Holiday Jubilee
Paper: Floral tapestry level 2, garden green, twilight, vanilla cream
Ink: Garden green, Twilight, Holiday red
Accessories: red ribbon, blender pen

Stamps: From me to you
Paper: stripe (paper reflections), baby pink cardstock, crystal blue cardstock, chocolate cardstock
Ink: Blush, Chocolate, Twilight
Accessories: ribbon (american crafts)